Govt Prolongs Anti-Dumping Duty On Chinese Steel Tubes, Pipes Till Jan 2027

Govt Prolongs Anti-Dumping Duty On Chinese Steel Tubes, Pipes Till Jan 2027 New Delhi, Jul 11 (KNN) India has extended the anti-dumping duty on certain steel tubes and pipes imported from China until January 27, 2027, aiming to protect domestic manufacturers from low-priced imports, according to a notification by the Ministry of Finance. The duty applies to seamless tubes, pipes and hollow profiles made of iron, alloy or non-alloy steel. It was originally imposed in October 2021 and has now been extended through an amendment issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). Duty Range and Objective The existing anti-dumping duty ranges between USD 961.33 and USD 1,610.67 per tonne. The measure is intended to ensure fair competition and provide a level playing field for domestic producers facing cheaper imports. Authorities clarified that such duties are aimed at addressing unfair trade practices and are not designed to restrict imports or arbitrarily raise prices, PTI reported. Duty on Chemical Imports Also Continued In a separate decision, the government has extended anti-dumping duties on imports of Normal Butanol, also known as N-Butyl Alcohol, from Malaysia, South Africa and the United States for a further five-year period. The chemical is widely used across industries such as paints, coatings, adhesives and other chemical applications. Trade Safeguard Measures Anti-dumping duties are imposed under global trade rules to counter imports priced below fair market value. The extension of these measures reflects ongoing efforts to support domestic industries while maintaining balanced trade practices. (KNN Bureau)